Spectral
Spectral

Spectral

2016Movie109 minEnglish

A special-ops team is dispatched to fight supernatural beings that have taken over a European city.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users62%
Director: Nic MathieuGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a war-torn Moldova, a troubled DARPA scientist, Dr. Mark Clyne, is sent to investigate a series of disturbing events. He discovers that a specialized US Army unit is fighting an invisible enemy, a spectral force that can kill instantly. Teaming up with a troubled soldier, Clyne must find a way to defeat this otherworldly threat before it consumes humanity.

Critical Reception

Spectral received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While praised for its visual effects, action sequences, and intriguing premise, many found the plot to be derivative and the characters underdeveloped. The film struggled to find a large audience, being overshadowed by other genre releases.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually impressive with exciting action, but ultimately hampered by a predictable plot.
  • The 'spectral' entities are a unique concept, but the film fails to fully explore their potential.
  • Competent but uninspired sci-fi action that feels like a B-movie despite its budget.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general appreciation for the film's visual style and action, with many finding it an entertaining popcorn flick. However, a common criticism points to a lack of originality in the story and a desire for deeper character development.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers utilized advanced motion capture and CGI techniques to create the spectral beings, aiming for a realistic yet terrifying presence.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review